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Old 11-04-2024, 09:26 AM
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If I were buying a new all-road bike and I wanted a "boutique" brand my first stop would be Pursuit Cycles.

Second stop would probably be Firefly. Or Hampsten.
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Old 11-04-2024, 09:58 AM
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+1 to Desalvo

I'd also consider Rock Lobster. Both great experienced builders.

Channeling Old Spud, can also take a look a Habenero Cycles.
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Old 11-04-2024, 10:06 AM
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Those won't meet the OP's budget criteria
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Sorry, should have read full post. Those will be out of your price range!
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If No22 is willing to cut their frame price in half, it could work for the OP.
Thread Drift ...and, apologies to OP, this is not a criticism directed at you personally per se, this is my pet peeve about every "I'm looking to buy a _______" that I come across on internet forums:

If you have a budget in mind, include it in the initial post! Preferably, include it in the thread title!

I can't tell you how many times I see similar threads where dozens of early suggestions are negated by a subsequent post by the OP saying "Oh, sorry, I can only spend $XXX."

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Old 11-04-2024, 10:34 PM
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A few dealers still have Gunnar frames in stock, like a Crosshairs (rim brakes) or a Hyper X (disc) that will build into the nicest allroad bike you could ever want. Also, a Hampsten frame and fork, full custom, will only set you back about $3,500, so if you don’t go crazy on the group set, you have a great custom for the price of off the shelf. Plus you get to work with Steve…
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Old 11-04-2024, 11:06 PM
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thank you Captain Pedantic.

OP, with the exchange rates, Japanese bikes make an attractive option..

Fly over, get measured, make your choices and fly back home waiting for a custom made steel or alloy bike to be delivered. You get a holiday and a bike for nearly the same money some of the US made bikes cost.

Panasonic an obvious choice but you can buy a Cheribum Gravel frameset for under 3K US$
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Old 11-05-2024, 09:16 AM
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Also agree with the need for more specifics upfront. I've updated the post. That said, y'all have really come through with the recs. I had no idea Stinner was doing their sale - as of right now that is probably what I'll go with.

In case anyone digs this up:

1. Stinner
2. Massacan
3. Mash
4. Allied
5. Rare Earth Cycle Works
6. Spooky (have told me something is coming out soon)
7. Rons Bikes (has a prototype coming, made by FTW)
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Old 11-05-2024, 03:09 PM
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I'd look at Wilde before Mash.

As cool as Mash is, a lot of their frames are on the stouter side, with the exception of the Santa Cruz Stigmata team CX bike from a decade ago.
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Old 11-05-2024, 03:36 PM
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Does anyone actually have a Wilde here?

I'm getting really tempted to order a Rambler. Stock sizing seems like it would work pretty darn well for me.
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Old 11-05-2024, 03:53 PM
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I've got a mate in Los Angeles, CA selling his size large complete. Very low use/miles, he might be interested to ship;
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...797466112.html

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Does anyone actually have a Wilde here?

I'm getting really tempted to order a Rambler. Stock sizing seems like it would work pretty darn well for me.
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Old 11-05-2024, 05:09 PM
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Does anyone actually have a Wilde here?

I'm getting really tempted to order a Rambler. Stock sizing seems like it would work pretty darn well for me.
I tried to about a year ago, but they didnt have the largest size in stock and werent sure when it would be due to transitioning from having Waterford make frames to building them in-house.

A local small shop is all in on Wilde as a brand and partnered with them on a SSCX frame color that should deliver sometime late winter. Ive seen 3 prototype builds at the shop- pretty neat.

https://chainandspoke.com/products/c...O8tm0CS4aZxn2R
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Old 11-07-2024, 01:40 AM
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If you could stretch the budget slightly, or possibly find used Mosaic GT-2 AR would be my choice to go Allroad

I’m a huge fan of Ti overall, but especially for allroad and gravel
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